Do not allow the water company to overcharge you!
The UK Water Companies want to install water meters in all suitable flats. tHEY FOUND OUR FLATS UNSUITABLE FOR METERS in 2009 and several times since, but they are under huge pressure to install water meters everywhere and therefore they insist on coming back to inspect everytime a new Tenant asks for the cheaper "Assessed Charge"
GAMBIER TERRACE FLATS ARE UNSUITABLE FOR WATER METERS BECAUSE THE WATER SUPPLY PIPES ARE SHARED BY VARIOUS FLATS – (apart from our Back Percy Street flats).
By law where a customer has applied to have a meter fitted but where metering is impracticable, a REDUCED assessed charge is available.
We also understand that the premises are not connected to the public sewer system for surface water drainage, either directly or indirectly, and that accordingly the sewerage charge for each type of premise should be reduced. Ask for this too!
If the water company disputes your request for a reduced charge, contact us and we will tell you the reference of the survey for your flat.
You can find the current reduced charge rates here!
http://www.unitedutilities.com/Householdcharges20102011.aspx